About the Chemistry 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement Degree Program
On Campus
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The faculty in both the Department of Chemistry as well as the College of Education believe in the importance of hands-on learning experiences. Whether it's time spent in the laboratory working with state-of-the-art research equipment or in classrooms working with students during early field experiences and student teaching, you'll graduate with the knowledge and experience needed to excel as an educator.
After completing the requirements, program graduates will be fully qualified to teach chemistry in grades 7-12 at middle or high school systems or to pursue an advanced academic degree. Education degrees are a cornerstone of bet36365体育, which has gained a reputation for producing Nebraska's top teachers for more than a century.
Important Information
Praxis:
The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests are no longer required for certification in Nebraska. However, candidates still need to take and pass the Praxis Subject Assessments, which are required for certification in Nebraska.
AETP:
Nebraska’s Attracting Excellence to Teaching Program provides forgivable loans to eligible students who are working toward initial certification.
Student Teaching:
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